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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17

WE HAVE just received new and elegant
w assortment of Combs and Hair Brushes,
also Tooth and Nail Brushes.
AISQUITH & co.
.nUR OWN PALM SOAP-made from pure
" Palm Oil and Soda. Ten gross just re-
ceiyed and for sale at cents per cake. Also a
large lot Of all of themost popular fancy soaps
AISQUITH Il co.
lust RECEIVED-a large lot of Boston
q Coach Oil for oiling Buggies, Carriages, &c.
Also "Favorite" Sewing Machine OIL and Con-
tinental Ointment for man or beast.
AISQUITH u co.
A LARGE STOCK of Arnold's Chemical
"A Writing Fluid and Staiiords Commercial
Inks. all sizes, for sale at AlSQUIIH y CO.'S
WE have Just received in stock Pure Black
W and Red Pepper Sage and Sweet Mar
ioram all freshly ground. Also pure granula-
led Saltpctre and Coriander Seed for seasoning
sausage and curing pork. AISQUITH Il co.
~ REAMS of Writing Paper, all sizes and
s1V sorts. Also 10000 Envelopes just put on
sale in our Book and Stationery Department.
October y, 1887. AISQOlIH ~ ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL,
Formerly PorfeI's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
" Porter's Factory, which in days gone by en-
joyed almost q national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the un.
dersigned Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and il 4,
our expectation 10 maintain the reputation of
the mill and 20 meet the demand of the public
for iirst-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will bee paid for
Wool delivered al the Mill or at such points AS
may be designated
Orders for Cloths, Yarns &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J. J. JOBE SEQ.
Post Oiiice-Ripon, Jefferson County, VIVA
J. j. Jobe & Bro. will continue TO operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
liyered there.
April. 10 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
Valley Railroad
Schedule la Eject Au0ust. T. 1887.
!. T. TYLER, REcEIvER.

SCHtUUtt th %Htet -hHJNHsr II AoNs.
LEAVE CHARLEsTOwN-s0UT
eos A. NJ. Daily-New Orleans Express. 10.
anOlse and intermediate stations ana
all points South aud Southwest
Through Pullman Sleepingcars from
New York and Philadelphia 10
Chattanooga.
3.O7 z. NJ Daily-Memphis.E Express from New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
with day coaches 10 Roanoke. max
ingconnection through to the South
LEAVE cHARLEsTowN--SoR
1907 A. NJ. Baltimore Express. from an
points South, arrive in Washington
ll5 Z. NJ, Baltimore 2l5 F. NJ
Harrisburg 3;l5 z. NJ, Philadelphia
ESQ T. NJ.
9:l4 Z. NJ. Daily-New York and PHILADELPHIA
Express. from chattanooga and an
points South. Arrive Philadelphia
l:25 A. NJ New York 40 A. NJ.
Sleeping cars through 10 New York
via Harrisburg
Ticket Agents will furnish all reformation
and through schedules upon application.
0. HOWARD ROVER Gent Pass. Agt.
Aug. 1857. Roanoke. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
Boot aud shoe Making,
REPAIRING &C

undersigned hasremoyed his Shopto the
building on thecOrner O. Charles and Liberty
streets in the building lately occupied oy wei
ricL 4 Wcller The characterofthe work done by
thesubscriberis wellknown andapprcciatedby c
citizens o Charlestown and vicinity. tits hardly
necessary to add that be will endeayorto sustain
bis reputation as reliable workman, and wilie1-
ecute promptly and at reasonaberates aliorderS
given him eitherfor New work or repairing
JOHN AVIS Of VIM.
Nav IL. 1874 Aprill5, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17

w L will have By September lst, full sup
W ply Of School Books ofeyery description
also full line Of School sundfics. such az
Pens, slate pencils, saicbels. &c. We invite
the attention Of our customers, and the public
TO TINS branch Of our business Any book not
in stock furnished in few DAYS
AIsQUITB & 90.
August 20, 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
Working Glasses ATTENTION /!

We are now prepared % iurnisb an classes
with employment az home. the whole Of the
time or for their time or FOR their spare mo.
ments. Business new, light and profitable
Persons Of either sex easily earn from 80 cents
10 500 per evening. and a proportional sum
by deyoting all their time 10 the business.
Boys and girls car earn nearly rs much as men.
That all who see this may send their addrc.s
and test the business we make this offer 10
such as are not well satisfied we will send one
dollar 10 pay for the trouble Of writing Foil
particulars and outfit free address GEORGE
STINSON & CO.. Portland, Maine.
Dec. o, 18SG-l yr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
20 r Il e z 8

Cdreats. Trade Marks and Copyrights
Obtained. and all business In the L. ;. Patent
Onice attended to at NODERAIE FEES.
Our office is opposite the I 5. Patent once,
and we can obtain Patents in less time than
those remote from WASHINGTON.
send lYODEL- or ORA WING. We advise
as 10 patentability free of charge aud we make
No CHARGE UNLESS IVEOBTAIA PAIhA /
We refer here TO the Postmaster, the Supt. of
Nancy Order Div. and TO officials oil the |. ;.
Patent Office. For circular advice, terms and
references 20 actual clients in your own State
- ca. SNOW DC CO,
Opposite fateui Office, Washington, D. c.
Dec g., 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17

U7HE White House brand of Canned Ioma-
toes is the best. For sale at WALL *
D0RSEYS. Old stand Of j. II. Rodrick.
OUR Canned Corn is the very best thing in
The morke, WALL e DORSEY.
! ICY HINTON, Merry War, Lobster Clinch-
J. er, OF. Twist %. Twist and other Drands
at WALL & DORSEf'S.
rVHE best 2 for 5 Cigar in town at WALL &
4 DORSEY'S.
zoo MATCHES for cents at WALL &
CUU DORSEY'S.
WE want a big lot of Chickens and will
w pay the full market price. ,.-,.,.
WALL & DORSEY.
WE pay cash for Eggs. Veal Calves wanted
w at WALL q DORSEY :.
M f sell a good roasted coffee for - cents
w pound 4 Beautiful picture given away
with every pound of ArbuCkie's Coffee ana
one cent given for every empty package back.
March 10. 1867. WALL Il DORSEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
HISS .A.WEEEE HICKS

AS taken the store room on Main street, in
4 4 building occupied By the Misses Ware.
where She will do DRESS MAKING and FAN
LIZ SEWING IN good style and al reasonable
charges. She will be pleased 10 have the pat
ronage Of the Ladies' Of the towp and vicinity
and Will strive - render satisfaction.
Sic l,ag also q stock Of Dress Trimminzs and
Notions 10 which she invites tine attention Of
the ladies
June 10 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
LUMBER, SHINGLES & WOOD.
Chair Seats Cancd.

NTRs.J.B. WHITTINGTON is prepared to
vi Repair Cane Seat Chairs az short notice
and upon easy terms at her home ~ the
Southern suburbs Of Charles!own, on Bloom
cry turnpike.
September %. 1882
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17

DAINTs. Oils, Varnisbes, Window Glass,
i Putty Paint BRUSHES, &c We have a large
stock OF these goods on hand 10 which se call
the attention Of the people Lewis pure Lead,
pure Linsecd Oil and Lucas celebrated Pre-
pared Paints ready 10 apply, 10 ali c0lOrs in
cans from one pound to one gallon. We have
all coors, either dry or 10 oil. Examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Apr 10, 7s AisQUITH & 60.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
MONUMENTS. TONES,

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes Statues and
Carving, in all its various branches, and all
work in their business. All orders promptly
filed at the lowest rate, and shortest notice,
and all work delivered and put up, and guar
anteed to suit purchasers. If not, no sale
Please call and see and judge for yourselves be-
forepurchGginge cwhere, and patronize Home
Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also M operation their
shop In Martinsburg, where they will give
propmt attention 10 All work entrusted tOthem.
DIEHL * BRO.
Charlestown, July is, lsG7-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17
sN.EfYE.g-.NsFAEgG
AND FAMILY SEWING.


ks. BETTE SLAGLR and Mrs ELIZA
vi BENNER will do an kinds Of Dress. Max
ing and Family Sewing promptly and al price.
~ suit the hard times. Reidence corner o.
West and North street
July s. 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-17

C-R' IS Len-osv. is a disease which ~ considered
i-- 'ctir h's yielded 20 the curative proper
f-...r .,,rtrr's SrrCIFIC-uOw known al over the
,-I ass S. s. Airs Bailey, Of West Someryille,
N..- - Boston, was attacked several years ago
r.r r..- r.l..us black eruption, and was treated by
tr-t... r.lc-l talent, who could only say that the
disease sas g species Or
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
Their Poetry.

Any one who has attempted to write
poetry son time" instead of inspiration
will appreciate the difficulties Of the
member of certain class in English
composition On Monday morning the
writer's teacher announced that on the
ensuing Friday each pupil would be ex-
pected to bring a verse of original
poetry. The result is appended:
once dill have little boat
But ah, l haven't got il nowl
The thing it could not keep ahoat,
But kept my brothers in a ROW
The second was on a favorlte topic
with poets:
Love- sings the jay bird to his mate,
SIS what all folks should cultivateIn
After long pause, evidently there
was added to this:
I'd druther be a COW or Hen,
Than earn a livin' by my Penl
Therel
The next was excellent, and to the
point:
Some folks likes lots of poitree;
A little is enuff for me.
The next is suggestive of experience:
l-school-school-
like, like my school,
But do not like-not like
No rule but the golden rule.
The grammar suffered in the next, but
it was original;
They is some peoplein this world
What is orful Ass;
They'd hustle out the sun an Mune,
To light the sky with Gass
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

In some "reminiscences of Henry Ward
Beecher a writer for the New York Times
says '1t is Mr. Beecher's boast that he
never wore a dress coat. He wears his
every day suit of black broadcloth
wherever he goes, and though he may
be--as he often is-the only man among
two hundred or three hundred banquet
ers not attired in the regulation evening
dress, nobody would notice any incon-
gruity. Beecher's strong personality
completely overshadows such petty de-
tails as dress. About three years ago a
big dinner was given at Delmonico's by
the Chamber of Commerce, at which
there were present President Arthur,
General Grant, Governor Cleveland, and
the Governors of ten other States. The
affair was intended to be very ''swell, "
and so it was. Mr. Beecher arrived late,
and a few of his friends could not help
noticing that he had paid less attention
to his toilet than usual. But the sturdy
expounder had no apologies to Offer In
the course of his speech, which was one
of the most eloquent he was ever heard
to utter, he explained that he had just
come from his farm at Peeksklll and had
hurried to catch the train. The charm
of his oratOry set the company wild with
enthusiasm, and at the finish, after the
cheering and waving of hankerchiefs and
napkins had ceased, General Grant
clasped the speakers had and in tones Of
genuine admiration said ''Mr. Beecher
don't know what kind of a farmer you
are, but as a talker you are some pump
kins.'
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
Mexico's Silver Wealth.

Charles Lyell, the eminent geologIst,
says that the interior of Mexico is the
richest known argentlerous section in
the whole world. The fact was long ago
established that metaliferous vein runs
without interruption through the entire
length of the cordillera of Anahuac, ex-
tending from the Sierra Madre in Sono-
ra, near the northern border. to the gold
deposits Of OaXaca, in the extreme south
of Mexico. This eXhaustless vein ira
verses no less than seventeen States, and
since the day of its discovery its mineral
yield has been more than $4,000, 600, 900
worth. And yet these valuable sources
of wealth are estimated to be more than
] per cent. of tine undeveloped and un-
discovered whole. -MeSicO IioO RepUb-
lies
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

There is no disputing the fact that the
judge has his share of the trials OF life.
Merchant TrdDSler.
To stand well in the eyes of the ladies,
it is only necessary to give them your
seat in street car.-Lye.
A poem rerently printed is entitled
"Smile Whenever You Can" 1t was
not written bya Prohibitionist, we be-
lieve.-Ne,O York Graphic.
An exchange publishes poem on
"The Western Lyre." It's probably
about man who had some mining share
to sell.-Merchdnt IrdCeJer.
More pointed than polite. Wife--"You
haven't been inside a church since we
were married-there" Husband-'Noi
q burnt child breads the fire. "-Judge.
The jackass goes by president,
Or so his antics teach;
That is to say--hls argument
Consists in backward reach
-SDtings.
In the country: "And the air is heal
thy in this villagep "Excellent, mon
sieur, excellent. One can become a CEN
tenarian here in a little while. ."-brench
Fun.
w llu puCnGlOI DublOu 10 AoohlOhoOAO
flower for millinery purposes. We think
there is something wrong about this,
however. What makes the bachelor wild
is that he has no button. lid Bits.
A scientific writer tells how water can
be boiled in sheet of writing paper.
We don't doubt it, Ne have known a
man to write few lines on sheet OF
writing paper that kept him in hot water
for three years. -Burdette.
$50 you think Friday is an unlucky
day, do you, Edith9" eyes, indeed, |
do, ma'am. "And why do you Think it
is unlucky9" "Well, you see, we always
have fish on Friday, and Just abomi-
nate fish. p YOnkers Statesman.
Barber--"Sir, you're getting bald rap
idly. / have most excellent remedy" "
! Old Genleman-"Never mind. Pm just
yearning to be entirely bald" "Eh2
Why, that's a.remarkable desire" 'No,
it isn't. I've got terribly wicked son,
and I'm determined that he shan't bring
my gray hairs in sorrow to the grave-"-
| PHILADELPHIA Coll.
When "woman rules the roast" good sirs
Does she rule it with pen,
A pencil, chalkor crayon, sirs;
Come tell us, married men'
That is a mooted question, sirs,
But, midst the quarrels din.
Some rule with rods of iron, sirs,
Some use the rolling pin,
-GoodalPs Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

In front of this is a mausoeum of white
marble, mounted by handsome carved
urn, around which is carved a wreath of
ivy leaves. On the arched side is the in
scription "Andrew Johnson, Jr., died
March ~, 1879, aged 26 years - At the
foot is written: ITO the memory of my
husband" On each side marble pedes-
tails resting on the ground support hand
some vases, which display the master
workmanship of the sculptor. To the
left are two graves, marked by united
stone curbing, with twin head and foot
slabs. Upon the first is written;
Robert johnson, Colonel of the First
Tenn. Cavalry. Died April %, 1869, aged 30
years.
Upon the other:
Charles johnson, Surgeon of United States
Volunteers. Died April 1, 1868, aged 80
years
A circle of a radius of about twenty
feet incloses the whole with a simple
iron railing. There are no flowers ex-
cept a single fish geranium in little
stand at the grave of Andrew Johnson
Jr., and a wild sweet. briar rose, which
has entangled itself in the railing, near
which stands a bunch of mountain
heather with its delicate white blooms. -
Mail and Egpress
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

The Dry Goods Chronicle reports that
d noble minded merchant of worldwide
heopaintance, long years of experience,
Ii|d vast wealth honorably accumulated,
f1s asked how many dishonest men in
o1rcantile life he had met with during
long and varied career. Said he; 81
ate traded with most all the civilized
IS of the earth, and in all my long and
he'd commercial experience, in which
ore often than otherwise the honor of
man was my only protection, / found
6.lt two or three men whom / considered
Innately dishonest. These men would
have remained the same in principle had
they been engaged in any other vocation
oflife.n
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
A Merchant's Covenant.

Nathaniel Ripley Cobb, of Boston, one
of those noble merchants of earlier days,
was generous-hearted and conscientious
to the highest degree In fact, he was
so benevolent that in November, 1924, he
drew up the following remarkable doc
ument:
BY the grace of God will never be worth
more than $50, ,0OO BY the grace of God
business TO charitable and religious uses. III
/ am ever worth so, 900 / Will give one-half
my net profits, aud if am ever worth
$50, 0OO l will give three fourihs, and the
whole after my fftieth thousand So help
me God, or give TO a more faithful steward
and set me aside.
Nov. 1921. n. r. COBB.
He adhered to this covenent with the
strictest fidelity. -DrV G00is OhrOaicls,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
THE R1GHr ROAD.

'I have lost the road to happiness
Does any one know it, prayl
was dwelling there when the morn was fair
But somehow wandered away.
"I saw rare treasures in scenes of pleasures,
And ran TO pursue thom, when lol
had lost the path TO happiness
And knew not whittier to go.
81 have lost the way to happiness
Oh, who will lead me backp
Turn or from the highway of selGshness
To the right-up duty's track!
Keep straight along and you can't so wrong,
For as sure as you live, say,
The fair, lost fields of happiness
Can only be found that way.
Ella Wheeler Wilcor, IN the ~ Y. World
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
Andrew JohnsOn's Grave.

On a large, round hill beyond the
town of Greenville, Tenn, stands his
monument-an octagonal monolith of
white marble, mounted on pedestal of
solid stone which rests upon substruc-
ture of gray granite, comprising double
arch, with an opening beneath. Upon
the top an eagle, with outspread wings,
is lowering, and catching in his great
claws the exquisite carvings of the mar
ble flag which is folded about the top of
the shaft with its stars and stripes. Just
below half-unrolled scroll, beautifully
defined, with the words Constitution
of the United States" standing forth in
bold letters, while just under it is an
open volume, upon which rests a right
hand On each side of this is stand of
pyramidal marble supporting large
carved vases of the same material, filed
with flowers, the chiselngs of which
cannot he surpassed in any land. Be-
tween, little below, is the inscription: :
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

OF Oscar Wilde it is related that at
the christening of his infant son, he was
rallied on to furnish the baby's name, but
for some reason or other he felt such a
responsibility to be greater than he
chose to assume, and declined respond
ing to the parsons appeal. The latter,
in no wise disconnected, promptly took
the matter in his own hands, and de-
clared John" to be the boys name.'
Reused from his indifference by his Off
springs deadly peril, Mr.. Wilde found
strength to rush forward and murmur
softly "Cyril," and then fall back ex-
hausted from the intensity of his emo
tions The baby is saved, however, and
John is not his name
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

Pastoral pursuits have been the largest
factor of Australia's commercial pros
perity. The stock landed by the first
fleet, in 1888, consisted only of bull,
four cows and calf, one stallion, three
mares and three colts, with few coarse
wooIed sheep, pigs and goats; in 1885,
ninety-seven years later, there were reck-
cned to be as many as 1900, 900 horned
cattle, /, 800, 900 horses, so, 900, 900 sheep,
aud / 900, 600 swine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
IN EXILE

l see afireside far away;
Icount each dear, accustomed chair,
The gentle glance, the faces gay
see it all, and would be there.
The children climb their fathers kneesi
The mother strokes her baby's hair;
In happily groups of twos and thrces
They laugh and chat-would l were therel
The lamp its mellow radiance sheds;
The freight 6ickers softly where
Two little brown and golden heads
Are lowly bent at evening prayer.
What of the lonely leagues between!
see it plain-I see It fairl
see who am myself unseen
For oh! my bomesick heart is therei
Anna f. BurnhaBl, in Good Housekeep-
inO
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

The heavy feeding and deep drinking
characteristics of thu English dinner of
years ago is said to be rapidly disappear
ing and with them much of the gout and
indigestion that have been regarded as
national complaints. The change is as
cribed to the impression made on the
public of late years by hygienists, schools
of cooking and education generally.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

Within three months not less than six
ty-two companies for mining and smelt-
ing have been organized, and mills, ma
chine shops, railway companies, foun-
dries, cotton, flour and other manufac-
tories have been constructed in the
South
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26
paying profession.

The applications of electricity become
more varied every day. Air-pressure,
heat, steam pressure and water stages at
distant points 'are now recorded by its
use, and now California electrician has
invented a process whereby gold, silver
and copper can be instantly smelted by a
lightning stroke.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1887-01-26

The largest pension ever paid out to a
single person in Philadelphia has recent
ly been handed to Josiah Brineard. The
sum reaches over $40, 600. The pension
has been under way for over nineteen
years, and the beneficiary is both blind
and a crinnle